Proverbs 23:8

The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 23:8

BSB
You will vomit up what little you have eaten and waste your pleasant words.
AKJV
The morsel which you have eaten shall you vomit up, and lose your sweet words.
CPDV
The foods that you had eaten, you will vomit up. And you will lose the beauty in your words.
ERV
The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.
NHEB
The morsel which you have eaten you shall vomit up, and lose your good words.
SMT
Thy morsel which thou didst eat thou shalt vomit forth and destroy thy pleasant words.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 23:8

ThemorselH6595Noun FemininewhichthouhasteatenH398VerbshaltthouvomitupH6958VerbandloseH7843VerbthysweetH5273AdjectivewordsH1697Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 23:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 23:8
Summary
Consuming tainted hospitality causes regret
Event
Describing consequences of false hospitality
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom